It's the famous open-air market in South Philly. The markets, restaurants, and shops span along a…read more10 block stretch of 9th Street. You basically start at Fitzwater Street near Angelo's Pizzeria if coming from Center City. It ends somewhere around Passyunk Avenue near Geno's Steaks. It was initially established back in the 1880s by South Italian immigrants, but I think most people would agree that the businesses are presently more diverse. We saw Mexican, Honduran, Nicaraguan, Thai, and Vietnamese businesses alongside Italian and other more generalized European markets. It was a planned visit for us. I just had to try South Philly Barbacoa and Anthony's Italian Coffee House. We also saw the infamous line of people waiting to place their orders at Angelo's Pizzeria. Along the way, there were many colorful murals depicting the history of the street market as well as many delivery trucks with fresh produce. That's really the big draw to this area. There were many locals buying produce, meat, cheese, and imported grocery items. It doesn't stop there. Make sure to take a little detour along South Street as you're walking back to the city center. There's public art everywhere including Isaiah Zagar's Mosaic Home, Alley of Murals, and Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. You could pretty much spend an entire afternoon in this part of the city. Don't pass it up when visiting the City of Brotherly Love.

The Italian Market is a really cool concept, because it's like a farmers market that you can go to…read moreall week. I got some fresh produce here and the prices were pretty on par with a grocery store, but they have more selection and fresher quality. It's fun to come here and pick out a bunch of stuff, and go in some of the little shops while you're at it! The employees were helpful too.

Ah, Santore Branch, I like you. I usually know what I'm looking for when I walk into a library, but…read moresometimes that takes the fun out of things. At this library I always stumble upon a few books I had been meaning to read, which makes me happy. The last time I was there, over the weekend, there were a bunch of books on pets (fiction and nonfiction) in the new book area, which was really cool. I think I almost gave the older guy at the counter a heart attack when he saw that I had racked up $16.25 in overdue book fines. He acted like he had never seen such a thing, and asked if I wanted to pay it off all at once or just pay a little as I go. (Ha ha!) It's a good thing that I walk to this branch and have to carry the books home. Otherwise, I'm sure I'd sign out 10 at once and accumulate even more fines.

Quite, clean and staff is very helpful. Perfect for catching up on some lite reading.read more

I have experienced 5 different music sessions with Mister John's Music as a caregiver for various…read morenanny babies. While each class was enjoyable and educational, I must say it's Miss Alexis that brings the magic to the classroom. She is an engaging teacher and gifted artist. She makes each child and their caregiver feel special and welcome. Sign up early for her class as they will sell out!

I sent my daughter to summer camp at Mister John's Music for a week and she LOVED it. I was very…read morehappy with everything! It's a safe space for the kids to make new friends, play some music, and learn new things. All of the teachers were very friendly and they followed all of the appropriate safety precautions which I appreciate! My daughter had an amazing time and she can't wait to go back!

Excellent staff Excellent cookware…read moreBulk tea and coffee Knives Cookbooks Coffee makers Must see!

Fante's is a kitchenwares shop, so it's the place to go if you need a new pot, a paring knife, an…read moreespresso maker, a rolling pin, a garlic peeler, etc. I stopped in with some friends today while we were exploring the Italian Market and found something I've been needing for my kitchen for a while. It's a nice store with friendly staff. Worth stopping by if you're exploring the neighborhood or if you need something for your kitchen.

A hidden gem in Queen Village!…read more I stumbled in after running errands in the City today. Beautiful selection of books, magazines, gifts, coffee making supplies, greeting cards and more. The associate (owner?) at the register said they just recently opened in December before the holidays. There's also an Inciardi Prints machine here. It has been bringing a lot of clientele to the store, per the associate. I was in need of some caffeine so it was perfect that they had a fridge stocked with beverages. I purchased a lavender & maple oat milk latte. It was a great pre-afternoon pick-me-up. Book and coffee lovers would be in heaven here. Highly recommend.

I love the addition of Another Corner in this neighborhood. I was there for the opening- mostly…read morebecause of the Inciardi mini art vending machine, but to also see the new space and how it differs from their other location, This Corner. Since then, I've gone to the shop a few more times. I love seeing their little trinkets and unique items. The shop owner, Lee is very friendly and nice. I'm looking forward to visiting again soon.

Had a pleasure of stopping in last week on a day trip into the city and loved it! The staff is…read moreexcellent and the amazing collection of everything from Books, incense jewelry and crystals is phenomenal! I definitely want to go back as soon as possible. Thank you for all the time and patience. Can't wait to go back and to order online as well.

Garland of Letters is a quiet store filled with treasures! From tarot card decks, crystals and a…read morewide variety of witchy to wellness books, there's certainly something for everyone here. The staff is attentive and friendly, but not overbearing. Happy to help when you need it, but otherwise allows you to shop solo. Prices of books are standard ranging from 10-30 dollars, crystal prices are a few bucks per piece, but cheaper if you buy more. Overall a great store with great folks!

This is an amazing place to learn a new craft! The studio space is comfortable and inviting, and…read moreconveniently located (good luck if you're driving tho, but check out the rite aid for "free" parking). I've taken two classes there now, sewing 101 and quilting. Taught by different instructors, both so excellent at de-coding patterns and supporting you each step of the way! Extra shout out to Emily reaching quilting 101, who goes above and beyond to make sure that 6-9pm is still a productive learning time, assigning easy homework we can do independently, and literally offering to lend me a sewing machine for home because I'm so behind. I look forward to taking more of their classes! From bras to jackets, they have weeks-long series as well as one days.

I have had my grandmother's sewing machine sitting at my house for the past 7 years collecting…read moredust. I decided this was the year I was going to learn how to use it and I signed up for sewing 101. I take a Saturday morning class with Lara and I cannot say enough good things. They make it so easy to follow along, answer every question (even when you ask the same thing 3 different times) are so patient! I was even able to bring in my Grandmother's machine and Lara helped me get it set up and recommended a few pieces and tweaks. I can't wait to continue my sowing journey at Butcher's Sew Shop and am excited for what I make nex!

Ended my trip to Philly with the food tour with Jacquie and I really enjoyed it! Me and my friend…read morewere the only ones for that day's tour so it was a relaxed time with us and Jacquie. Got to learn a lot of history about the Italian market area and got to learn some more history too since I really like history. Jacquie was able to tie some of its history to Vietnamese-American history that I relate to so she's super knowledgeable! Great that she had some stories to share as well. All the places we went to to sample some of the food or see the processes were all great too. We got to try out some square pizza, try some cheese and nut pairings, taste some interesting olive oils, and have a tasty truffle treat at the end. All the employees at these stops were very nice and definitely knew Jacquie well. Definitely need to try another food tour when I'm back. Really recommend her food tours!

This is thee food tour you should take when in Philly, Chef Jacquie Kelly is a local who supports…read morelocal businesses. She gives you great historical and current insight and takes you to some really tasty spots. She's energetic and kind, and so informative. Love the support she provides to female run businesses too. Have a great time and say hello for me!

Very helpful and knowledgable! Super professional as well and the location/convenience cannot be…read morebeat! Super accurate paint matches!

Cheiick is super helpful, patient, and very knowledgeable. I was anxious when coming in, but he…read morekept me relaxed and quickly found all the stuff I was looking for,. I highly recommend him.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens is such a cool and unique place! My wife and I had a great time…read moreexploring everything, and it was definitely one of the more memorable stops on our trip. The artwork here is incredible, with so many interesting details and creative pieces to discover as you walk around. There's something new to look at in every direction, and it's a really fun place to explore at your own pace. We even took part in the scavenger hunt, which was a great addition and gave us another fun way to experience the space! It does get a little crowded in places, which can make it harder to take your time looking at everything or get photos without other people around. That being said, it didn't take away too much from our overall experience. One thing worth mentioning is that you might not need to set aside a huge chunk of your day for this attraction. We spent roughly 45 minutes here and felt we had a great visit. Of course, if you're really into art and want to take your time appreciating all the details, you could easily spend longer. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, especially if you enjoy art, creativity, and unusual attractions. It's unlike anything else we visited on our trip, and we're really glad we got to experience it. Definitely a must-visit when exploring Philly! For more food, travel, brewery, hockey, hotel, and destination reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam and follow along with Angela and Mike as we travel, eat, drink, hike, catch games, and goof around!

A wholly original and beautiful little spot with an incredible story behind it. Really cool to see…read morehow one man's vision endured against long odds and now has left a great space for other artists to share their work too. The gift shop also has great, unique stuff. Worth making a little trip here and strolling the neighborhood to see the vendors and Isaiah's other work nearby. Pro tip: Get your ticket in the gift shop and don't worry about timed entry!